What is Alimony, and What is it Supposed to Do? Alimony is one of the types of financial support that can be ordered as part of a divorce, and there are a few different types that we’ll go over in a second. First, a quick...
Author: O'Connor Family Law
Despite being words people are familiar with, most people have no clue what they mean in relation to their divorce agreement. These technical words that do not seem like a big deal cause many people overlook them in their...
Marriage & Happiness Remember the warm happy feelings you had while you were dating your soon to be spouse, all of the fun and joyful times you had that felt like you couldn’t possibly imagine being any happier? Fast...
You’ve heard about “parallel play”, but have you heard about “parallel parenting?” Parallel parenting is a way to minimize the amount of interaction between the parents in high conflict situations. Parallel...
Even in the best of circumstances, legal cases are stressful. You have to somehow function in your regular life and go to work, get your groceries, clean the house, and so on, and, AND, you now have to figure out how to...
Choose Your Adventure Probably once a week, I’ll get a call from someone looking for help with a divorce or custody case and, well, they’re lost. With good reason – no one plans for a legal case. While there are...
During contentious divorce proceedings, opposing parties may hide critical evidence from one another and the court. Spouses may lie about their net worth, refuse to produce tax returns, or purposefully delete text messages...
A Lack of Preparedness One of the biggest issues we face when it comes to dealing with grief is that we often aren’t prepared to deal with it. No one practices grief and loss exercises like they might train for a...
Marriage can change things for you, legally speaking, in several different ways.Our experienced family law attorneys explain some of the most important: 1. TAX CHANGES There may be many benefits to changing your tax status...
Divorce in Massachusetts can either be filed as a fault or no-fault divorce, both of which can be contested or uncontested. Which one is right for you? Although most file a no-fault divorce, meaning that neither party...